Giclée: The Art of Printing with Soul
Imagine you’re a Renaissance painter transported into the future, and instead of brushes and canvases, you’ve got cutting-edge technology that blends art and science. That’s giclée: a printing technique that doesn’t just replicate art—it celebrates it!
The word “giclée” comes from French and roughly translates to “spray” or “squirt,” which is exactly what happens in this process. Instead of hurried brushstrokes, tiny droplets of pigment-based ink are sprayed with surgical precision onto special paper or canvas. These droplets are so small that your eyes can barely detect them, yet together they create an explosion of color, detail, and life.
So, what makes this technique so special? First, the quality. It’s like cloning the original artwork without losing an ounce of its soul. From the subtlest hues of a sunset to the texture in the folds of a portrait, everything is captured with stunning resolution.
And giclée is time’s best friend. These prints, made with pigment-based inks and archival materials, are so durable that you could pass them down to your great-great-grandchildren (and they’d still look vibrant). Say goodbye to faded colors in grandma’s corner.
Finally, giclée is inclusive. It allows artists of all kinds to share their creations with the world in museum-quality reproductions. It’s like having a small army of masterpieces ready to be admired and cherished.
So, next time you see a giclée print, remember: it’s not just a print. It’s technology serving art, every brushstroke lovingly digitized, the future embracing the past to create eternal beauty.
Motheye Glaze:
The Revolution in Superior Visual Quality for Your Frames
When it comes to enhancing the beauty of artwork or photography, it’s not just about the quality of the print but also how it’s presented. This is where Motheye Glaze steps in—a solution that redefines the visual experience and sets a new standard for quality.
The name Motheye Glaze is inspired by nature itself: derived from the microstructures found in moth eyes, which are designed to minimize reflections and maximize clarity. This advanced coating mimics that natural technology, offering a finish that is simply unmatched by other frame protection solutions.
What Makes Motheye Glaze Superior?
- No Reflections, No Distractions
Have you ever had to reposition a frame to avoid annoying light reflections? With Motheye Glaze, those days are over. Its surface virtually eliminates all reflections, letting you enjoy every detail—even in bright or naturally lit spaces.
- More Vibrant and True-to-Life Colors
Unlike standard glass or traditional coatings, Motheye Glaze doesn’t distort or dull colors. What you see is exactly what the artist or photographer intended: vibrant tones, deep blacks, and precise details that capture every nuance.
- Enhanced Texture and Detail
Motheye technology highlights the original texture of the artwork, bringing every brushstroke or photographic grain to life. Your frames don’t just look better—they feel more authentic!
- Unmatched Durability and Protection
In addition to its visual quality, Motheye Glaze protects your artwork from dust, fingerprints, and the wear and tear of time. It’s scratch-resistant and keeps your frames pristine for years, making it a smart and lasting investment.
- Minimalist Elegance
While other types of glass may add artificial shine or visual weight to the frame, Motheye Glaze integrates discreetly, ensuring the artwork remains the true star of the show.
Compared to Other Frames
Standard coatings, like glossy or matte glass, simply cannot compete with the sophistication of Motheye Glaze. Glossy glass reflects light and can be distracting, while matte glass often softens colors too much. Motheye Glaze strikes the perfect balance between clarity and authenticity.
If you’re looking to elevate your frames to a superior level, where every detail matters and the visual experience is flawless, Motheye Glaze is the ideal choice. It’s more than just a finish—it’s a window into art like you’ve never seen before.
Enhanced matte art paper
A premium quality heavyweight fine art print material with a smooth, clean finish. This museum-quality paper is extremely consistent and works perfectly with large, full colour graphics or illustrations.
The matte finish emphasises different highlights and tones in the source artworks; helping to create stunning works of art.
Printing method: Giclée
Materials: Fine art paper
Weight: 200gsm
Finish: Matt
Texture: Smooth
Whiteness: Natural white
Lustre Photo Paper
A premium photographic paper with a satin lustre finish. Preferred by professional photographers, the finish provides a subtle pearl-like texture. Supporting deeper colour saturation than matte papers, this stock produces impressive colour depth and strikingly intense blacks.
Printed method: Giclée
Weight: 240gsm
Finish: Satin
Texture: Subtle pearl-like
Whiteness: Bright white
